Medication Tips & Safety
Parents often ask why a doctor chooses one medicine over another, or why a drug used in adults isn’t recommended for kids. The short answer is that pediatric care has its own unique science! Doctors consider several factors, including how medicine is metabolized in growing children, its mode of
Parent Rx
Traveling with kids can feel like packing for a 3-month trip to a faraway foreign land. It’s amazing how much stuff tiny humans need! If you’re traveling this fall, it’s worth having a child travel medicine kit on hand, especially if you’re going to a remote
Medications
One of the oldest antibiotics still widely prescribed for kids is penicillin. I’m sure you’ve heard of it! Penicillin isn’t the strongest or newest antibiotic, but it definitely has its place in treating common bacterial infections. This guide will help explain what it’s commonly used for,
Medication Tips & Safety
Have you ever tried to get your toddler to drink a disgusting-tasting prescription liquid? (I have – a lot of it ended up on the walls…) Or debated bribing your older child to swallow a tablet instead of going through the hassle of getting a new prescription for a suspension? Sometimes
Medication Tips & Safety
Pediatric drug labels contain important information—such as medication dosages for children, active ingredients, and warnings—but they’re not always easy for parents to understand. Reading a medication label can feel like decoding a foreign language! Knowing how to read a label is important because understanding how to give
Vitamins & Supplements
Nutritional supplements are everywhere. You can find them at any pharmacy, grocery store, or specialty nutrition shop. There are online stores and affiliate links all over, along with more content creators recommending their favorite brands than you can count! Why Children Might Need Sports Nutrition Supplements Active kids burn more
Ear, Nose & Throat
If your child suddenly has a red trickle down their face and you immediately panic, you’re not alone! Nosebleeds are very shocking, especially the first time they happen. They are very common in kids, and while they can be alarming to see, they are usually not serious. This guide
Medication Tips & Safety
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of proper handwashing for everyone, but handwashing is essential for preventing the spread of ALL kinds of germs, not just Covid. Like most of you, I never want to hear or see “wash for 20 seconds” again (pandemic PTSD?), but those bathroom signs are
Neurology
Starting a new ADHD medication during the school year can feel like adding another subject to the parenting curriculum. Getting an ADHD diagnosis and arranging the proper support to help your child thrive can sometimes be a challenge. Introducing a new medication to learn about and manage makes it even
Neurology
Headaches are among the most common health problems in children, and they tend to become more noticeable during the school year. As an adult, whenever I experience a major change in work, schedule, or family life, I usually get a headache about a week later. Kids are no different! Busy
Behavior & Development
Summer break often feels like a free-for-all when it comes to sleep. I usually start strict and regimented, but by the last few weeks in August, I’ve given up. We live as if there are no rules… snacks everywhere, junk food for dinner, and bedtimes way too late. And
Ear, Nose & Throat
When the weather turns crisp and kids head back to school, it seems like germs throw their own welcome-back party. Runny noses, sore throats, and coughs start spreading faster than a bag of Halloween candy. One of the most common causes of illness? Strep throat in kids. When parents hear